Talib Hudda

Talib Hudda is an acclaimed chef and owner of the award-winning restaurant Refer in Beijing, taking 85th in the 2024 edition of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Refer was the first restaurant in Beijing to make it into the top 50 in 2023. Its success revolved around the connection to its seasonal menus, technical expertise and imaginative plating. Later this year, his new restaurant will launch in autumn: going deeper into his connection with food.

Talib’s cuisine reflects his bold philosophy: to draw inspiration from everything in the natural world or urban life, breaking the boundaries between geographical regions and culinary styles to create a unique, immersive dining experience. The restaurant’s avant-garde concept revolutionised the way chefs communicate with diners, allowing them to appreciate the stories behind each dish and leave with awe and lasting impressions.